The gelato case
Made in house, every single day.
Fig & Walnut
Fresh fig swirl, toasted walnut
Pistachio
Roasted, not too sweet
Blood Orange Sorbet
Bright, dairy-free
Vanilla Bean
Slow-churned in house daily
Our story
An Italian corner of San Clemente since 1990.
Caterina's is an Italian cafe across from the San Clemente Pier serving breakfast, lunch, espresso, sandwiches, paninis, pizza, flatbreads, gelato, smoothies, chocolates and desserts. Gelato is made in house daily. Great ocean and sunset views from our outdoor patio. We also offer a large selection of beer and wine.
Read our storyWhat you’ll find here
Espresso mornings, gelato sunsets.
Gelato, Made Fresh Daily
Every flavor in the case — from fig & walnut to honey lavender — is made in house each morning, the old-fashioned Italian way.
Sunrise to Sunset
Open 7 AM to 9 PM, every day — espresso and breakfast paninis at dawn, gelato and beer or wine as the sun goes down over the pier.
Right Across from the Pier
Our patio looks straight down Avenida Victoria to the San Clemente Pier — one of the best sunset seats in town.
Est. 1990
A San Clemente fixture for over three decades, still known for its hand-tiled storefront and the same handmade gelato case.
What guests say
From our regulars.
“Food was crazy good and the homemade pastries are so yummy, highly recommend!”
Madi Marx
“The sandwiches, gelato, and chocolates are tasty and priced reasonably.”
Alexander Tronchin-James
Find us
Avenida Victoria,
San Clemente.
Open every day, 7 AM – 9 PM.
Steps from the sand, right across from the San Clemente Pier.
Directions & contact@caterinasgelato
From the counter.
